Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castalia Plaza Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (23 Rentals)

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Prairie Woods Apartments
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$905 - $1,200
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Prairie Woods Apartments

4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Cypress II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress II

4214 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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3274 E Euclid Ave
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3274 E Euclid Ave

3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Forest & Fields
3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest & Fields

4605 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317

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Cheapest Available Castalia Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castalia Plaza area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Winds priced from $795. Grand Homes (55+ Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Castalia Plaza apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Winds1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$905
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castalia Plaza, IA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castalia Plaza area is the $1.11 price per square foot 4434 Honey Bee Rdg Model at 4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Castalia Plaza apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Prairie Woods Apartments starting at $905 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castalia Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment4434 Honey Bee Rdg1BR,1BA$1.11
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
The Emory - Altoona1BR Monroe1BR,1BA$1.70
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Capitol Grove ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.70
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$1.70
Park Winds1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castalia Plaza Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castalia Plaza?

The cheapest apartment in Castalia Plaza is Park Winds which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Castalia Plaza costs $1,145.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Castalia Plaza?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in Castalia Plaza that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Castalia Plaza?

Cheap apartments in Castalia Plaza have an average cost of $466 which is $679 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castalia Plaza.

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